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Experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere
Star Shows in the Orthwein Starbay Theater are your gateway to the stars and beyond. Let the beauty of a clear, dark sky be your window into the universe as one of our skilled Planetarium Presenters leads each audience on a live exploration of the cosmos.
Shows are offered on a variety of topics and include a 40-45 minute live Planetarium program powered by our world-class ZEISS Universarium Mark IX star projector underneath our 80-foot dome.
After each show, explore the exhibit galleries on the 2nd and 3rd levels of the McDonnell Planetarium available only to guests who attend a Star Show.
Live. Current. Unforgettable.
Current Star Show Schedule
Friday, May 10
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Saturday, May 11
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Sunday, May 12
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Monday, May 13
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Thursday, May 16
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Friday, May 17
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Saturday, May 18
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Sunday, May 19
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Monday, May 20
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: Yoga Under The Stars
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Thursday, May 23
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Friday, May 24
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Saturday, May 25
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Sunday, May 26
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Monday, May 27
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Thursday, May 30
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Friday, May 31
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Saturday, June 01
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Sunday, June 02
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Monday, June 03
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Thursday, June 06
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Friday, June 07
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Saturday, June 08
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Sunday, June 09
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Monday, June 10
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Thursday, June 13
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Friday, June 14
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Saturday, June 15
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Sunday, June 16
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Monday, June 17
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Thursday, June 20
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Friday, June 21
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Saturday, June 22
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Sunday, June 23
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Monday, June 24
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
Planetarium: Yoga Under The Stars
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Thursday, June 27
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Friday, June 28
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Saturday, June 29
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Sunday, June 30
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
PLANETARIUM: Stars Around The World
PLANETARIUM: Great Observations
Monday, July 22
Planetarium: Yoga Under The Stars
Returning 5.23!
Stars Around The World
Explore the sky from pole-to-pole in Stars Around the World!
From the auroras of the arctic north to the tropical constellations of the southern hemisphere, leave the familiar sights of St. Louis behind as we experience the nighttime sky from changing locations on Earth.
Join us to discover there is always a reason to look up all around the world!
Now Showing at the McDonnell Planetarium
Great Observations
“Great Observations” is the story of how watching the sky changed the world. Beginning with humanity’s first observations of the stars, through the aid of telescopes, and up to the modern day, discoveries made by watching the sky influence everything from the basic act of timekeeping to the fundamental way we think about our role in the Universe.
The Sky Tonight
Relax under the clearest night sky in St. Louis as our skilled presenters lead you on tour of the best the night has to offer.
This live show is different every time, so stop back again to discover the changing stars, planets, and other celestial events visible from your own backyard.
The Little Star that Could
A tradition in St. Louis for over 30 years! Developed for our youngest stargazers, experience the timeless story of an “average” star in search of what makes him special. Along his journey, we will discover the differences of stars, planets, and galaxies in the night sky. Note: Not a live performance.
Membership
Members stargaze for free.
Love the Planetarium? Become a Science Center member and watch star shows for free with every visit, as well as get a full year of additional members-only benefits.
Plus, members help support the Science Center and our mission to make science learning open to everyone.
Accessibility
Elevators and ramps serve all public areas of the McDonnell Planetarium.
Planetarium Star Shows rely heavily on live, spoken narration. Sign language interpreters or Communication Access Realtime Transcription (CART) can be provided with advanced notice. Please contact the reservations department to request accommodation prior to scheduling your visit.
We also offer hearing assist devices for Planetarium Star Shows. When ordering tickets, please let your reservationist know you are interested in a hearing assist device, or speak with a Planetarium team member before your program begins.